gacha (Page 5)
Paired with a mini goshuincho, this is a small-size, small-price way to experience the inner calm of traditional Japanese arts.
The best thing you can get from a gacha machine? An instant reminder that the work you do has value.
What is your wallet, bag or desk display missing? That’s right: a frightening and beguiling plastic cat orb.
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Who needs a boring coin purse when you can surprise shoppers at the cash register by popping the lid on your miniature rice cooker?
The interesting operating system for buying metres of bubble wrap involves the use of a gacha capsule toy machine.
You’ll never be lonely burning the midnight oil with one of these exhausted kitties diligently working by your side!
There are six crazy straps in this collection, but can you guess what they’re meant to represent?
It might sound like a strange coupling, but there’s actually a valid reason for this six-part collection!
The “Brilliant Capsule” sales area in Shinjuku is filled with plenty of adorable and ladylike anime goods!




















Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Police in Japan warn of scam artists posing as cops to collect fines for breaking new bike rules
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Amazing exhibition of Japan’s legendary “cursed katana” is going on right now【Photos】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
McDonald’s Japan adds new Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks to the menu for a limited time
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Amazing exhibition of Japan’s legendary “cursed katana” is going on right now【Photos】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
McDonald’s Japan adds new Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks to the menu for a limited time
Japan’s amazing egg sandwiches sold from self-serve roadside fridges have an inspiring backstory
M6.3 earthquake hits Japan, anime fans rush to tweet photos of damage to figure collections
A sneak peek at the adorable food and awesome merch of the brand-new Let’s Go Pikachu! cafe chain
Japan’s cat robot waiters meow when you pat them, and we find out why【Video】
We go looking for the free kaoyu hot spring facebath of onsen town Kusatsu【Photos】
Snorlax Bead Sofa is the awesomely cozy living room furniture every Pokémon fan needs【Photos】
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]